Bacteria

Question 1

Prokaryote

Answer 1

an organism that consists of a single cell that does not have a nucleus.

Question 2

Bacilli

Answer 2

Bacilli are rod shape. They have a large surface area,which helps them take in nutrients. But large surface area can cause them to dry out easily.

Question 3

Cocci

Answer 3

Cocci are spherical. They do not dry out as quickly as rod-shaped bacteria.

Question 4

Spirilla

Answer 4

Spirilla are long and spiral shaped. They use flagelled at both ends to move like a corkscrew.

Question 5

Binary Fission

Answer 5

A form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same size.

Question 6

Endospore

Answer 6

a thick-walled protective spore that forms inside a bacterial cell and resists harsh conditions.

Question 7

Nitrogen Fixation

Answer 7

Nitrogen fixing bacteria take in nitrogen from the air and change it to a form that plants can use.

Question 8

Bioremediation

Answer 8

The Biological treatment of hazardous waste by living organisms.

Question 9

Antibiotics

Answer 9

medicine used to kill bacteria and other microorganisms.

Question 10

Pathogenic bacteria

Answer 10

bacteria that cause disease.

Question 11

Virus

Answer 11

a microscopic particle that gets inside a cell and often destroys the cell

Question 12

Host

Answer 12

an organism from which a parasite takes food and shelter.